Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
exilis
ID:
91091

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25: 473 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090420

Common Names

  • Brachyscome
  • Cut-leaf Daisy
  • Cut-leaf Daisy Bush

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Description

Brachyscome exilis (also called Dwarf Daisy, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, white daisy-like flowers and grey-green foliage. It is native to Australia and grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Brachyscome exilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachyscome exilis has yellow-green flowers with five petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachyscome exilis is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of existing plants or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Brachyscome exilis

Brachyscome exilis is native to Australia and can be found in open woods, grasslands, and roadsides.

Brachyscome exilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachyscome exilis?

Brachyscome exilis

What is the common name of Brachyscome exilis?

Australian Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Brachyscome exilis?

It is native to Australia and New Zealand and grows in open grasslands and woodlands.

Species in the Brachyscome genus

Brachyscome riparia, Brachyscome trachycarpa, Brachyscome scapigera, Brachyscome longiscapa, Brachyscome tadgellii, Brachyscome diversifolia, Brachyscome papuana, Brachyscome dissectifolia, Brachyscome iberidifolia, Brachyscome dentata, Brachyscome coongiensis, Brachyscome sinclairii, Brachyscome ciliaris, Brachyscome parvula, Brachyscome chrysoglossa, Brachyscome graminea, Brachyscome glandulosa, Brachyscome lineariloba, Brachyscome cuneifolia, Brachyscome multifida, Brachyscome whitei, Brachyscome melanocarpa, Brachyscome xanthocarpa, Brachyscome perpusilla, Brachyscome segmentosa, Brachyscome nova-anglica, Brachyscome stuartii, Brachyscome obovata, Brachyscome papillosa, Brachyscome assamica, Brachyscome eriogona, Brachyscome stolonifera, Brachyscome breviscapis, Brachyscome tatei, Brachyscome muelleri, Brachyscome blackii, Brachyscome montana, Brachyscome tenuiscapa, Brachyscome decipiens, Brachyscome tetrapterocarpa, Brachyscome dichromosomatica, Brachyscome nivalis, Brachyscome elegans, Brachyscome spathulata, Brachyscome procumbens, Brachyscome ciliocarpa, Brachyscome pusilla, Brachyscome smithwhitei, Brachyscome rara, Brachyscome sieberi,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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